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What does boiling water have to do with me?

Thank you for calling GIH where we instigate growth one call at a time where we utilize antiquated technology to deliver 3-minute leadership lessons every day of the week!  This is message #115 and I am Aaron Havens.

Physics can tell an proven truth.  Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degree Fahrenheit at sea level.  A specific amount of heat will give specific results.  When it comes to leadership, leading, challenging others or yourself… let’s use this metaphor to glean some specific leadership lessons. 

Boiling water needs measured pressure.  Leading a team with measured expectations that are constant is important.  Setting clear expectation, fostering growth, giving good feedback is important.  Applying too much pressure will boil the pot over and eventually evaporate it.  Not applying enough pressure will never get the pot boiling.

Boiling water needs the right environment.  Just as water boils at a lower temperature at hight altitudes because of reduced atmospheric pressure, the culture we create will result in optimal performances.  A supportive, trust-filled environment lowers the "pressure" required for individuals to excel. Do you and the people around you feel safe in leading and taking risks?

My friends, may we be people that cares for ourselves and the people we are surrounded with.  Everyone has different thresholds and motivators.  Recognizing the boiling point of the people around us in important.  Are we a safe place of balance that provide appropriate challenge and support?  What used to work in our lives and in the live of the people around us might need to adapt over time.  Let’s put in the work to know ourselves and know those around us so we can all feel safe and encouraged as we do our thing to make the world a better place!

Thanks for calling in today.  Tune in tomorrow for the weekend edition of the Growth Instigator Hotline.  Seriously.  Please do!  For today… after the beep I’d like to know… do we feel like our life is a constant boiling pot?  Are you a self motivator or do you need constant pressure to perform at your best?